James Dudley

Under Oath

James Dudley is a 32-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department where he retired as deputy chief of the Patrol Bureau. He has served as the DC of Special Operations and Liaison to the Department of Emergency Management where he served as Event and Incident Commander for a variety of incidents, operations and emergencies. He has a Master’s degree in Criminology and Social Ecology from the University of California at Irvine. He is currently a member of the Criminal Justice faculty at San Francisco State University, consults on organizational assessments for LE agencies and hosts the Policing Matters podcast for Police1.

Full list of James Dudley results

A 13-step plan for speeding up the police recruitment process
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Today’s candidate pool wants immediate gratification. The idea of applying for a job that may take up to 12 months or longer to secure is unfathomable
The importance of after-action reviews in informing future response to major incidents
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George Santayana’s adage that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” certainly applies to police response to mass casualty incidents
9 LE strategies to win the fight against opioids
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We need collaboration among law enforcement, public health, policymakers and congress to end the opioid scourge
Incorporating the ‘tenth man’ concept into critical decision-making
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An independent examination of intelligence should be considered in planning for an event or responding to a real-time, unplanned incident
The fallout from the 'defund' movement
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As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
Critical planning for high-profile events
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Avoiding planning failures at large events with dignitaries present
The de-criminalization of street drugs and narcotics
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Here's what Oregonians can expect to see from the state's recent decriminalization of small amounts of heroin and other street drugs
P1 Research: The marijuana conundrum in law enforcement
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The promise of less crime and calls for service that would accompany legalization of marijuana remains unfulfilled
The consequences of Clery Act non-compliance
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College and university police, public safety and security departments must remain vigilant about accurate crime reporting
The problems with defunding the police
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If the intent is to diminish the capacity and presence of law enforcement, the result will be police responding to crime after it occurs rather than preventing crime
Keep an eye out for child abuse during shelter-in-place orders
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Children can no longer find respite from their abusers during school hours or time spent elsewhere
The next steps in curtailing calls for service
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The establishment of Law Enforcement Alternative Report Call Centers would allow LEOs to respond to essential calls for service while civilian personnel address calls from the community
COVID-19 curfews: Understanding enforcement expectations
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Public messaging includes warnings that enforcement includes a misdemeanor penalty for disobedience to the order
Law enforcement planning for coronavirus staffing impacts
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Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
COVID-19: An 8-step response plan for police leaders
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Why it is important to know your role in a multi-disciplinary team during a biohazard response
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